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To: From: Sent: Subject: Jackson, RyanOackson.ryan@epa.gov] Ross Eisenberg Thur 11/9/2017 4:15:28 PM Fw: Manufacturers Support EPA Nominees From: Ross Eisenberg, NAM <Ross.E.Eisenberg@nam.org> Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2017 11:08:25 AM To: Ross Eisenberg Subject: Manufacturers Support EPA Nominees November 9, 2017 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader United State Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Charles Schumer Democratic Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Majority Leader McConnell and Democratic Leader Schumer: We are writing on behalf of millions of businesses, large and small, to ask you to schedule votes to confirm the pending nominees for senior leadership positions at the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Our organizations represent many major sectors of the American economy--including aerospace, agriculture, apparel, automotive, building and construction materials, chemical and raw material production, consumer and industrial goods, distribution, electronics, energy, equipment manufacturers, food and grocery, footwear, healthcare products and medical technology, information technology, mining and metals, paper and wood products, plastics, retail, storage, tire manufacturers, and travel goods. 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA - 6/22 Production ED 001523 00003710-00001 The mission of the EPA is to protect human health and the environment. However, more than nine months into the new Administration, the EPA lacks Senate-confirmed Deputy and Assistant Administrators to carry out this mission. The EPA's activities have a significant impact on each of our industries, the products we make or the services we provide, and the tens of millions of workers we represent. It is therefore of significant importance to our groups that EPA is appropriately and fully staffed. This holds especially true for individuals in key leadership positions. To ensure that EPA's vast workload can be efficiently and effectively achieved and implemented, we urge you to move expeditiously towards confirmation for the following nominees: Susan Bodine, for EPA Assistant Administrator, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Michael Dourson, for EPA Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Matthew Leopold, for EPA Assistant Administrator, Office of General Counsel David Ross, for EPA Assistant Administrator, Office of Water William Wehrum, for EPA Assistant Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation Andrew Wheeler, for EPA Deputy Administrator We appreciate your assistance in this important and timely matter. Sincerely, American Chemistry Council American Coke and Coal Chemicals Institute American Composites Manufacturers Association American Fiber Manufacturers Association 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA - 6/22 Production ED 001523 00003710-00002 American Forest & Paper Association American Foundry Society American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers American Home Furnishings Alliance American Iron & Steel Institute American Supply Association American Wood Council Arizona Manufacturers Council Associated Industries of Missouri Brick Industry Association Can Manufacturers Institute Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry Connecticut Business & Industry Association CropLife America Flexible Packaging Association Georgia Association of Manufacturers Glass Packaging Institute Global Cold Chain Alliance INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry Industrial Fasteners Institute Institute of Makers of Explosives International Fragrance Association North America International Housewares association Interstate Natural Gas Association of America 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA - 6/22 Production ED 001523 00003710-00003 IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries Kansas Chamber of Commerce Louisiana Association of Business and Industry MPIF MSCI National Association of Chemical Distributors National Association of Manufacturers National Lime Association National Marine Manufacturers Association National Mining Association National Oilseed Processors Association National Precast Concrete Association National Shooting Sports Foundation National Wooden Pallet and Container Association Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry Nevada Manufacturers Assn New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) Northeast PA Manufacturers & Employers Asso. Ohio Manufacturers' Association Oregon Women In Timber Plastics Pipe Institute Plumbing Manufacturers International Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA - 6/22 Production ED 001523 00003710-00004 Portland Cement Association Rhode Island Manufacturers Association Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) South Carolina Chamber of Commerce The Aluminum Association The Fertilizer Institute U.S. Chamber of Commerce U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association Vinyl Institute cc: U.S. Senate 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA - 6/22 Production ED 001523 00003710-00005